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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Skin Picking

ICD-10 Coding for Skin Picking

F42.4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for skin picking includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Excoriation Disorder
Dermatillomania
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Skin Picking

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Skin Picking

Use ICD-10 code F42.4 for excoriation (skin-picking) disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder

Billable Code
F42.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of psychological compulsion and DSM-5 criteria
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of attempts to stop and resulting distress

Applicable To

  • • Compulsive skin picking

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes psychological compulsion to differentiate from dermatological conditions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L98.8

Other specified disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Use for complications such as scarring or infection resulting from skin picking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for skin picking?

The ICD-10 code for skin picking, also known as excoriation disorder, is F42.4. It is used when the condition is driven by psychological compulsion.

How do you code skin picking disorder?

Code F42.4 for excoriation disorder when psychological factors are documented. Use additional codes for complications like infections or scarring.

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